Manatee County, Florida tornadoes

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95confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: October 28, 2021, EFU. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025

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The record

At a glance

Total951950 to 2025

Per year1.3average since 1950

Peak monthJuly21 of 95

StrongestF3Oct 31, 1958

Deaths2whole paths, see note

Injuries26whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Manatee County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

July is the peak month, with 21 of 95 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 11:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0

EF1

EF2

EF3

Unknown

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

All 95 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Oct 28, 2021	EFU	2.82 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 10, 2021	EF1	0.51 mi	50 yd	0	1
Nov 11, 2020	EF0	0.36 mi	100 yd	0	0
Aug 9, 2020	EF0	0.17 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jul 16, 2020	EF0	0.16 mi	75 yd	0	0
Dec 20, 2018	EF0	0.19 mi	125 yd	0	0
Aug 26, 2017	EF0	0.32 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jul 31, 2017	EF0	0.69 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jul 11, 2016	EF0	0.05 mi	20 yd	0	0
Feb 24, 2016	EF1	8.58 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jan 17, 2016	EF2	9.2 mi	300 yd	2	4
Oct 1, 2015	EF0	0.39 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jul 15, 2013	EF0	1.2 mi	5 yd	0	0
Jul 9, 2013	EF0	0.23 mi	15 yd	0	1
Jun 6, 2013	EF0	1.51 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jan 25, 2011	EF0	0.98 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jul 17, 2006	F0	0.3 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jul 9, 2005	F1	0.5 mi	150 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 2004	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 18, 2003	F0	1 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jul 29, 2002	F0	2 mi	60 yd	0	0
Jun 17, 2002	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Sep 14, 2001	F0	16 mi	5 yd	0	0
Jul 1, 2001	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 9, 2000	F0	0.1 mi	n/a	0	0
Jun 20, 2000	F0	1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 9, 1999	F0	0.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 9, 1999	F0	0.1 mi	n/a	0	0
Jul 9, 1999	F0	0.1 mi	n/a	0	0
May 12, 1999	F0	0.1 mi	n/a	0	0
Mar 19, 1998	F1	0.3 mi	30 yd	0	1
Feb 20, 1998	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Feb 17, 1998	F1	5 mi	30 yd	0	0
Oct 31, 1997	F0	0.3 mi	10 yd	0	0
Oct 31, 1997	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Oct 31, 1997	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 1997	F0	1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 23, 1997	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 23, 1997	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jan 9, 1997	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 23, 1996	F0	0.8 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 6, 1996	F0	0.3 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 27, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 14, 1993	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 10, 1993	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 15, 1993	F0	0.4 mi	120 yd	0	0
Oct 3, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 3, 1992	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jul 12, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 13, 1991	F1	0.8 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 7, 1991	F0	0.6 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jul 14, 1990	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 2, 1990	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 29, 1990	F0	1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jul 24, 1987	F0	1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Aug 1, 1986	F0	0.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
Aug 1, 1986	F0	1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 20, 1986	F0	2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Feb 8, 1986	F0	0.5 mi	10 yd	0	4
Aug 23, 1984	F0	0.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jul 16, 1982	F1	0.8 mi	20 yd	0	0
Feb 17, 1982	F1	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Aug 24, 1981	F1	0.3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jul 29, 1981	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 25, 1981	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 4, 1981	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Sep 2, 1980	F1	2 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 25, 1980	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Sep 29, 1979	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Aug 24, 1979	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jan 24, 1979	F3	7 mi	20 yd	0	0
Oct 13, 1978	F0	11.6 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 17, 1978	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 1978	F0	0.2 mi	23 yd	0	0
May 20, 1978	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 15, 1977	F1	1 mi	50 yd	0	6
Aug 3, 1975	F0	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Aug 27, 1974	F0	0.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 7, 1973	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Apr 3, 1973	F1	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Feb 1, 1972	F2	3.3 mi	400 yd	0	3
Feb 1, 1972	F2	0.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
Dec 3, 1971	F1	6.8 mi	100 yd	0	2
Jul 29, 1971	F0	0.3 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1969	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Oct 18, 1968	F2	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Sep 28, 1966	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 15, 1966	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 30, 1964	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Oct 5, 1961	F0	0.1 mi	27 yd	0	0
Aug 31, 1961	F2	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Oct 31, 1958	F3	3.6 mi	200 yd	0	4
Sep 28, 1958	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Feb 10, 1956	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Oct 29, 1955	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0

This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report date	Location	Rating
May 26, 2026	2 NNE Parrish	Not yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.